Balzaretti admits retirement fears

The 32-year-old has not featured in a competitive match since Roma's 1-1 draw with Sassuolo in Serie A last November.

Despite undergoing surgery in the United States and further treatment in Germany, Balzaretti admits he is still in serious discomfort and, with no sign of an imminent return, he admits that retirement is a possibility.

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